Raisin Pecan Oatmeal Cookies
Slightly edited from Ina Garten
1½ cups chopped pecans
2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups old-fashioned oats
1½ cups raisins
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the pecans on a sheet pan and bake for 5 minutes, until crisp. Set aside to cool.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. With the mixer on low, add the eggs, one at a time, and the vanilla.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together into a medium bowl. With the mixer on low, slowly add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Add the oats, raisins, and pecans and mix just until combined.
- Using a small scoop drop 2-inch mounds of dough onto sheet pans lined with parchment paper. Flatten slightly with a damp hand. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until lightly browned. Transfer the cookies to a baking rack and cool completely.
I had the foresight to set aside enough to turn them into delectable ice cream sammies to top off our Sunday Supper turned Monday dinner the next day. Early in the day, I scooped softened vanilla ice cream into a small pan lined with parchment. I topped it with a layer of saran wrap and pressed it into a neat, flat rectangle. I put this back into the freezer for the rest of the afternoon to harden. Just before serving, I removed the layer of saran wrap and used a cookie cutter slightly smaller than our oatmeal cookies to cut out four rounds of ice cream. And, just like that, a super special and insanely yummy dessert was ready to be gobbled up!!
Now, y’all don’t forget the big Lilly sale starts today!! I’ve got a little wishlist and am hoping things go smoothly since I have a breakfast date, a pool date and a whole heap of errands to run.
xoxo
Those cookies sound yummy & making ice cream sandwiches with them takes them over the top! Thanks for the inspiration – I know what's for dessert tonight! Enjoy your Monday! xo
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Yum! Nothing like fresh baked warm from the oven oatmeal raisin cookies. And, I love the idea of turning them into ice cream sandwiches. We haven't found any gluten free ones yet, but could make our own this way.
And yes, was up early this AM to get online. We were able to pick up quite a few goodies. Sadly, some sold out quickly!!
Love this recipe. I may have to try the ice cream sandwiches too. Thanks for sharing.
These look delish! I am psyched I got all of the Lilly items on my list AND the site didn't crash this year <3
Those cookies look so good. I have had my eye on one of Ina's cookbooks for a while, looks like I am going to have to cave and buy it. I got a lot of goodies from the Lilly sale. I can't wait for them to start trickling in. Oh yeah, the mailman delivered my monogrammed Lilly notebooks today. They are so cute and so well made. I am using mine ASAP but the other 3 are for stocking stuffers. I just adore your blog. Your craftiness, your cute ideas, your beautiful home, and your energy inspire me. Thanks!!!!
Sounds YUMMY . Will give it a try . Have a great rest of the week